RECIPES

Whether you’ve been a reader since the late 90s or just started to work the line, get some inspiration straight from the StarChefs’ community. All recipes are provided directly from the featured professionals and are not recipe tested by StarChefs or any of its affiliates.

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Kampachi Crudo

Compressed Watermelon and Sea Buckthorn-Watermelon Aguachile | Chef Maximillian Petty of Eden Hill

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Watermelon Le Crawl

Gin, Blanc Vermouth, Watermelon, Lime, Mint | Bartenders McLain Hedges and Mary Allison Wright of Yacht Club

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Swine ‘Em and Dine ‘Em

Brined Pork Chop, Cornbread Purée, Compressed Watermelon, Panzanella Salad, Tomato-Watermelon Vinaigrette, Pickled Watermelon Rind | Chef Jacob Coronado of Nobie’s

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Echo Park Trash Can #2

Mezcal, Clarified Watermelon Juice, Aperol, Chile, Lime Acid | Bartender Mike Capoferri of Thunderbolt

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Watermelon-Kimchi Aguachile

Shrimp, Watermelon, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Fresno Chiles, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, Perilla Leaf | Chef Angel Barreto of Anju

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Watermelon Som Tam

Green Beans, Cucumbers, Watermelon Rind, Serrano Chiles, Watermelon Vinaigrette, Fish Sauce Vinaigrette, Spicy Peanuts, Fresh Herbs, Makrut Lime Salt | Chef Gaby Maeda of Friends & Family

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Tuna Tartare

Curried Watermelon, Compressed Watermelon Rind, Flaky Salt | Chef Nina Compton of BABs

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Shrimp Ceviche

Poached Shrimp, Grilled Watermelon, Avocado, Watermelon Leche De Tigre, Espelette, Pea Shoots | Chefs Jamilka Borges and Lizzie Sestito of Lilith